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A Digital Sense of Community Seen at FFA Convention
Published November 2, 2020
South Dakota FFA State President Samantha Olson says the National FFA Convention went well. The state officer team hosted virtual watch parties for FFA members. "We hopped on Zoom for the evening sessions and we met and discussed with our…A Short-Term Warm Up Expected for the Northern Plains
Published November 2, 2020
Warmer temperatures are in the forecast across the Northern Plains this week. "Temperatures are going to be downright fantastic," said Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist, World Weather Incorporated. "There will be 50 to 60 degree readings and a few 70…Biden: Trade, Infrastructure and Climate Change
Published November 2, 2020
Agriculture priorities for Vice President Joe Biden’s administration would include an improvement in trade relations, infrastructure and climate change. "The focus will be on expanding global markets and using our agricultural products in ways that can advance manufacturing," said former…Trump: Regulatory Reform and Trade
Published November 2, 2020
Ahead of Election Day, State Representative Mike Brandenburg is grateful for the regulatory reform, trade deals and aid that came during the Trump administration. "A lot of these (ag assistance) payments came about because farmers need to show a black…Fall Harvest Price Set for Crop Insurance
Published November 2, 2020
Friday was the final day for the fall harvest price to be set for crop insurance. NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says the harvest price has risen to where it will take a yield loss to…South American Weather Coming Into Greater Focus for Markets
Published November 2, 2020
Advance Trading Commodity Research Analyst Brian Basting expects grain traders to wait for a fresh start after the elections on Tuesday. "Not only could we know what the political climate will look like on Wednesday morning, but we'll also start…Klebe Joins Pierce County Extension Office
Published November 2, 2020
Brenden Klebe is the new NDSU Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Pierce County. Most recently, Klebe was an agronomist for Envision Cooperative at Rugby, North Dakota.Only One Poll Counts
Published November 2, 2020
We're inundated with polls throughout the election season. In reality, the polls are just a snapshot in time and don't mean much. The only poll that counts is what happens on Election Day. The top of the ticket and the…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 2, 2020
Farmers are actively preparing now for 2021. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers a market perspective on that activity in this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Elections, COVID-19 and the outside markets are also…